Spartan Seasons 2008: Dantonio's Moment of Silence

Before dissecting the solid performance against Northwestern and launching into my weekly look forward to the many big games ahead, I need to stop and note that recent events cry out for a change of longstanding Michigan State tradition. The anticipated disemboweling of the Wolverines at the hands of Penn State begins at 4:30 this Saturday. As the Ohio State visit to East Lansing kicks off an hour earlier, it is possible that the halftime announcements at Spartan Stadium will include a lopsided update from Happy Valley that causes the assembled Buckeyes and Spartans to put aside their differences for a few moments of common merriment. While the cultural norm in these instances has for decades been laughter, cheers, and high fives, the world has changed. With potentially MANY future opportunities of this sort, the situation now calls for more dignity. More respect. Last year, following the Appalachian State upset, Coach Dantonio pointed the way. The new standard for Michigan mockery should be a ... (link)